Transcript Office of Sponsored Programs ARRA Brown Bag Session

Office of Sponsored Programs
ARRA Brown Bag Session
American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act of 2009
(ARRA) Funding
Opportunities Overview
April 16, 2009
What is the American Reinvestment &
Recovery Act of 2009?
About the Recovery Act
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of
2009 was signed into law by President Obama on
Feb. 17, 2009. It is an unprecedented effort to
jumpstart our economy, create or save millions of
jobs, and put a down payment on addressing longneglected challenges so our country can thrive in the
21st century. The Act is an extraordinary response
to a crisis unlike any since the Great Depression,
and includes measures to modernize our nation's
infrastructure, enhance energy independence,
expand educational opportunities, preserve and
improve affordable health care, provide tax relief and
protect those in greatest need.
American Reinvestment &
Recovery Act of 2009 (cont.)
Major Points:
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Create and save 3.5 million jobs, rebuilding America, making
us more globally competitive and energy independent, and
transforming our economy.
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Give 95 percent of American workers an immediate tax cut.
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Invest in roads, bridges, mass transit, energy efficient
buildings, flood control, clean water projects, and other
infrastructure projects.
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Restore science and innovation as the keys to new Americanmade technology, preventing and treating disease, and
tackling urgent national challenges like climate change and
dependence on foreign oil.
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Invest quickly into the economy.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi Websitee (http://www.speaker.gov/newsroom/legislation?id=0273)
Why is the Recovery Act
important to UMBC?
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Allows UMBC to participate in the overall recovery
of the nation’s economy through job creation and
scientific innovation
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Participation in ARRA funded programs allows
faculty to accelerate their research through rapid
funding mechanisms
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Provides the opportunity for faculty to expand on a
variety of scientific ideas through new research
programs
ARRA Recipient Agencies
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Agency for International Development
(USAID)
Corporation for National and
Community Service (CNCS)
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Commerce (DOC)
Department of Defense (DOD)
Department of Energy (DOE)
Department of Health and Human
Services (DHHS)
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)
Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)
Department of Justice (DOJ)
Department of Labor (DOL)
Department of the Interior (DOI)
Department of Transportation (DOT)
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Department of Treasury (TREAS)
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal Communications Commission
(FCC)
General Services Administration (GSA)
National Aeronautics and Space
Administration (NASA)
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Office of Personnel Management (OPM)
Railroad Retirement Board (RRB)
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Smithsonian Institution (SI)
Social Security Administration (SSA)
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
ARRA Resources:
Where Do I Find Funding
Opportunities?
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Grants.gov (grant & cooperative agreement opportunities)
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Agency websites
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One-stop resource for searching for all federal grant opportunities
Provides links to download Adobe PDF application package for
submission through Grants.gov
Each agency is required to have their own webpage
(www.agency.gov/recovery) that will provide a link to the main
recovery webpage and provide agency-specific information about the
Act
Agency recovery webpage will contain detailed information on how
that agency plans to implement the recovery act
FedBizOpps.gov (contract opportunities)
Grants.gov
Grants.gov has a link
on the main page
entitled “Recovery Act
Opportunities on
Grants.gov”
Grants.gov (cont.)
Links directly to
“Grantor Agency
Recovery Sites” or
links to “Find
Recovery Act
Opportunities”
National Science Foundation
(NSF)
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http://www.nsf.gov/recovery
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FAQ and Fact Sheet pages provide
detailed information on NSF’s award
policies relating to ARRA funded awards
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$3 billion total ARRA funding
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$2.5 billion for Research & Related
Activities
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$300 million for Major Research
Instrumentation (MRI)
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$200 million for academic research
facilities modernization
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$100 million in Education and Human
Resources
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$60 million in Robert Noyce
Scholarships
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$25 million for Math & Science
Partnerships
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$15 million for Professional Science
Master’s Programs
(http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/issuances/in131.pdf)
NSF Funding Highlights
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The ARRA allocated funding for NSF's Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program
and an Academic Research Infrastructure (ARI) program. NSF plans to issue new
solicitations for proposals for these programs soon.
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NSF will also use ARRA funds to increase the number of CAREER and Integrative
Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) awards. CAREER grants support
the research and education activities of junior faculty and IGERT grants support
interdisciplinary research and training of graduate students
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NSF is currently working on a solicitation for a Science Masters Program, a new activity
created under ARRA.
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With the exception of the MRI, ARI, and Science Masters programs, the majority of
proposals eligible for Recovery Act funding include those that are already in house and
will be reviewed and/or awarded prior to September 30, 2009.
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NSF also will consider proposals declined on or after October 1, 2008
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All grants issued with Recovery Act funds will be standard grants with durations of up to 5
years. This approach will allow NSF to structure a sustainable portfolio.
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NSF does not intend to provide any supplements to existing grants under ARRA
(http://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=114483&org=NSF&from=news)
NSF Funding Highlights (cont.)
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MRI ‘09 (Additional Solicitation)
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“Instrumentation for Materials Research - Major
Instrumentation Projects (IMR-MIP)”
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NSF 09-547 due June 29, 2009
Restriction on number of proposals per
institution
Another MRI solicitation will be available by lateApril or early May 2009
ARI ’09
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NSF 09-532 due April 27, 2009
New ARRA solicitation forthcoming
Department of Health &
Human Services (DHHS)
DHHS National Institutes of
Health (NIH)
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http://grants.nih.gov/recovery
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Provides links to FAQ, Administrative
Notices, and RFA’s & agency-specific
terms for ARRA funds
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$10.4 billion total ARRA funding
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$7.4 billion for transfer to institutes,
centers, and common fund
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$800 million to the Office of the
Director (OD) – Challenge Grants
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$400 million for Comparative
Effectiveness Research
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$300 million for National Center for
Research Resources (NCRR) shared
instrumentation & capital research
equipment
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All ARRA funds must be obligated by NIH
no later than September 30, 2010. Project
completion dates should be no later than
September 29, 2011
NIH Funding Highlights
Many types of funding mechanisms will be supported, but, in general, NIH will focus
scientific activities in several areas:
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NIH will choose among recently peer reviewed, highly meritorious R01 and similar
mechanisms capable of making significant advances within a two-year grant. R01 are
projects proposed directly from scientists across the country. NIH will also fund new R01
applications that have a reasonable expectation of making progress in a two-year grant.
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Competitive Revisions NOT-OD-09-058:
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Expand the scope of current research awards
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Due April 21, 2009
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Administrative Supplements NOT-OD-09-056:
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Targeted supplements to current grants
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Paper submission will be coordinated by Institute/Center (IC)
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Administrative Supplements Providing Summer Research Experiences for Students
and Science Educators NOT-OD-09-060:
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Submission coordinated by Institute/Center (IC) with various due dates
(http://www.nih.gov/about/director/02252009statementarra.htm) & ( http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/)
NIH Funding Highlights (cont.)
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Challenge Grant Program (RC1) RFA-OD-09-003:
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Supporting new types of activities that fit into the structure of the Recovery Act –
various disciplines
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This program is designed to focus on health and science problems where progress can
be expected in two years.
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Due April 27, 2009.
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Recovery Act Limited Competition for NIH Grants: Research and Research
Infrastructure “Grand Opportunities (GO)” (R2) RFA-OD-09-004:
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Large-scale, specific biomedical and biobehavioral research endeavors.
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High short-term impact (2 years funding maximum)
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Proposed budgets in excess of $500,000 per year.
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Due May 27, 2009.
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Recovery Act Limited Competition: Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance
Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers (P30) RFA-OD-09005:
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Enhancing biomedical research efforts through the development of Biomedical
Research Core Centers.
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Provides funding for hiring, start-up, and pilot program development for newlyindependent investigators,
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Restrictions on number of applicants per institution – must consult IC for details
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Due May 29, 2009
(http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/)
NIH Funding Highlights (cont.)
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Heterogeneity in Autism Spectrum Disorders (R01,R21 & R34):
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National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) funds for research on the heterogeneity of
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
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Multiple RFA’s
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Funding not to exceed 2 years
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Due May 12, 2009
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Core Facility Renovation Repair and Improvement (G20) RFA-RR-09-007:
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Due September 17, 2009
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Extramural Facilities Improvement Program (C06) RFA-RR-09-008:
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Funded through the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
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Due dates 5/6/09-7/17/09 based on project budget
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High-End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10) PAR-09-118:
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For purchase of a single major item of equipment to be used for biomedical research
costing $600,000 - $8,000,000.
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Funds must be expended expeditiously, within 18-24 months from the date of award
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Due May 06, 2009
(http://grants.nih.gov/recovery/)
Department of Commerce (DOC)
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www.commerce.gov/recovery
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$7.9 billion total ARRA funding
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$4.7 billion for National
Telecommunications Industry Association
(NTIA) to establish Broadband
Opportunities Program
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$1 billion for Census Bureau to hire new
personnel, media, and operational/risk
management
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$830 million to the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
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$650 million for NTIA TV Converter Box
Coupon Program
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$610 million to the National Institute of
Standards & Technology (NIST)
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$150 million to Economic Development
Administration for private sector job
creation grants to economically
distressed areas
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$6 million to the Office of the Inspector
General (OIG) for program oversight
DOC ARRA Funding
Highlights (Sub-Agencies)
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National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
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$830 million total ARRA funding
$170 million for climate modeling
activities, including
supercomputing procurement and
research into climate change.
$230 million for habitat
restoration, navigation projects,
vessel maintenance, and other
activities
$430 million will be dedicated for
construction and repair of NOAA
facilities, ships and equipment,
improvements for weather
forecasting and satellite
development
(http://www.noaanews.noaa.gov/stories2009/20090303_reco
veryact.html)
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National Institutes of
Standards and Technology
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$610 million total ARRA funding
$220 million in direct
appropriations for NIST laboratory
research, competitive grants,
research fellowships, and
advanced research and
measurement equipment and
supplies
$180 million in direct
appropriations is provided for
construction of research facilities
through a competitive grant
program for science research
facilities outside of NIST
$10 million for collaborative
efforts to develop a
comprehensive framework for a
nationwide, fully interoperable
smart grid for the U.S. electric
power system
(http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/newsfromnist_recovery.html)
Department of Energy (DOE)
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www.energy.gov/recovery
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$38 billion total ARRA funding
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$17 billion in Energy Efficiency &
Renewable Energy programs
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$6 billion to CFO for
new/improved energy production
technologies
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$6 billion to Environmental
Management for Cold War
contamination cleanup
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$4.5 billion to Electricity Delivery
& Energy Reliability to support
modernization of national
electrical grid
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$3.4 billion to Fossil Energy to
support R&D activities
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$1.6 billion to Science to further
enhance ongoing research efforts
National Aeronautic & Space
Administration (NASA)
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www.nasa.gov/recovery
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$1 billion total ARRA funding
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$50 million in cross-agency
support to restore NASA-owned
facilities
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$20 million Office of the Inspector
General (OIG)
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$400 million devoted to Science
to accelerate the development of
Earth Science climate research
missions and enhance
supercomputing abilities
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$400 million for exploration
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$150 million for aeronautics
research, development, and
demonstration activities
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No specific ARRA solicitations at this
time
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA)
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www.epa.gov/recovery
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$7 billion total ARRA funding
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$200 million for the cleanup of
petroleum leaks from
underground storage tanks
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$300 million in grants to help with
projects that reduce diesel
emissions.
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$100 million for Brownfields
Program Grants for clean up
former industrial and commercial
sites
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$600 million for Hazardous Waste
Cleanup Program
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6 billion to help communities with
water quality, wastewater
infrastructure and drinking water
infrastructure needs
United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA)
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www.usda.gov/recovery
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$28 billion total ARRA funding
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$19.7 billion to increase nutrition
assistance funding
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$3.8 billion for the Rural Utilities
service for water and waste
disposa1
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$1 billion to the Forest Service
for capital improvements and
Wildland Fire Management
programs
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$744 million in Agricultural
Disaster Transition Assistance
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$330 million for housing loan
programs
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$50 million in Aquaculture
Assistance Grants
Department of Education
(DOED)
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www.ed.gov/recovery
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$100 billion total ARRA funding
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$53 billion in State Fiscal
Stabilization Funds (includes $48.6
billion in formula grants for governor’s
essential education reforms)
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$17.3 billion for Pell Grant and
Federal Work Study (FWS) programs
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$10 billion in additional Title I, Part A
funding
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$12.2 billion in IDEA, Part B & C
funding
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$3 billion for Title I School
Improvement
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$650 million for Enhancing Education
Through Technology programs
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$540 million for Vocational
Rehabilitation programs
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$300 million for Teacher Incentives &
Teacher Quality Enhancement
Department of Defense (DOD)
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www.defenselink.mil/recovery/
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$7.4 billion total ARRA funding
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$4.2 billion for DoD facilities,
including energy-related
improvements
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$2 billion for military construction
projects
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$300 million to develop energyefficient technologies
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$120 million for the Energy
Conservation Investment
Program (ECIP)
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$555 million for Homeowner’s
Assistance Program (HAP)
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• $15 million for DoD Inspector
General oversight and audit of
Recovery Act execution
ARRA Reporting
Requirements
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Section 1512 of the ARRA details mandatory
reporting requirements for recipients of Recovery
Act funds:
RECIPIENT REPORTS.—Not later than 10 days after the end of each calendar
quarter, each recipient that received recovery funds from a Federal agency shall
submit a report to that agency that contains—
(1) the total amount of recovery funds received from that agency;
(2) the amount of recovery funds received that were expended or obligated to
projects or activities; and
(3) a detailed list of all projects or activities for which recovery funds were expended
or obligated, including—
(A) the name of the project or activity;
(B) a description of the project or activity;
(C) an evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity;
(D) an estimate of the number of jobs created and the number of jobs retained
by the project or activity; and
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf
ARRA Reporting
Requirements (cont.)
(E) for infrastructure investments made by State and local governments, the
purpose, total cost, and rationale of the agency for funding the infrastructure
investment with funds made available under this Act, and name of the person
to contact at the agency if there are concerns with the infrastructure
investment.
(4) Detailed information on any subcontracts or subgrants awarded by the recipient
to include the data elements required to comply with the Federal Funding
Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109–282), allowing
aggregate reporting on awards below $25,000 or to individuals, as prescribed by
the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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April 3rd OMB Memorandum, “Updated Implementing Guidance for the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009” extends the due date for the first reporting cycle
from July 10, 2009 to October 10, 2009. Detailed reporting instructions will be made
available at www.FederalReporting.gov no less than 45 days before the October 10, 2009
reporting deadline
http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi bin/getdoc.cgi?dbname=111_cong_bills&docid=f:h1enr.pdf
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/assets/memoranda_fy2009/m09-15.pdf
Points to Remember
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Each agency determines their own funding plan and how their share of
ARRA funds are to be allocated
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ARRA funding opportunities are located on agency websites and via
Grants.gov – check these sites frequently for updated announcements
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ARRA funds are subject to additional terms, conditions, and reporting
requirements (these apply to prime recipients and subawardees over
$25,000)
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Be sure to be aware of and adhere to all agency guidelines for proposal
preparation and award administration specific to ARRA solicitations
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Recovery funds must be tracked and reported separately from other
federal awards (this includes supplements and revisions)
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Recovery Act awards will be indicated as such by the funding agency in
the award document and will have an ARRA-specific CFDA number
Pre-Award Administration:
Office of Sponsored Programs
Post-Award Administration: Office
of Contract & Grant Accounting
Questions or Comments